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| Dean Jones | ... |
Charles W. Colson
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| Anne Francis | ... |
Patty Colson
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Jay Robinson | ... |
David Shapiro
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| Dana Andrews | ... |
Tom Phillips
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| Raymond St. Jacques | ... |
Jimmy Newsom
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| George Brent | ... |
Judge Gerhard Gesell
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Harold Hughes | ... |
Sen. Harold Hughes
(as Senator Harold Hughes)
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Billy Graham | ... |
Rev. Billy Graham
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| Harry Spillman | ... |
President Richard M. Nixon
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Scott Walker | ... |
Scanlon
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Robert Gray | ... |
Paul Kramer
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| Arthur Roberts | ... |
Al Quie
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Ned Wilson | ... |
Douglas Coe
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Dean Brooks | ... |
Dick Howard
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Christopher Conrad | ... |
Christian 'Chris' Colson
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Charles Colson was involved in the infamous Watergate scandal that brought down the administration of former President Richard Nixon. Colson was sentenced to prison for the crimes he committed in the name of "national security", and while in prison he underwent a religious conversion. This film tells the story of his life up to, including and after his conversion. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com
Charles Colson who was perhaps the sleaziest of all of the members of Richard Nixons core of Watergate gang members is portrayed here by Dean Jones most widely known for his many roles in Disney films. Much of this film deals with Colsons conversion as a born again Christian. The actual Watergate activities are only touched on. If you're looking for a film about the Watergate scandal this isn't one of the better ones. Dean turns in an admirable performance but yet doesn't come off well as a person of Colsons character, which for the most part was that of a villain. Any one who knows of the Watergate affair and knew of Charles Colson will look upon this story with a bit of skepticism over his claim to have become a born again Christian when the heat was suddenly turned up on him . Those who are deep into the Christian message will no doubt enjoy this film as it is pretty much a commercial for becoming `Born Again'